Farming company which damaged stream has appeal dismissed
Forty-eight dead eels were located within 50 metres of the illegal works.
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Weather: BoP highway still closed, clean up after 'messy' deluge
Occasional rain was forecast for the region today.
Opinion: Time to consider a day to honour all who have served
'From the veterans I spoke to, not one objected to November 11 being named Veterans Day.'
Watch: Landslide rips through home: 'The sink is up in the air'
'Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'
Rotorua Hospital staff targeted in vehicle break-in spree
Nurses are lobbying for secure parking after a series of car break-ins.
Cordons lifted after police operation in BoP town
Police have been on the scene since 4.30am.
'Meaningless': Tauranga leaders spurn stadium poll after negative result
The poll was conducted by Curia Market Research.
'This should not have happened': Business owner fumes after Meta account hacked, $9500+ taken
'We took all the precautions recommended to us.'
Outdoor work of art for Katikati
St Peter's Anglican Church is the new home for Katikati's latest artwork.
Live: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnight
The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.
'Not doing enough': Dentist calls for Govt to prioritise dental health
Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.
Mitchell Te Kani murder: Another man charged
The man will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.
The 'simple change' that will save money and 'brain energy' for people with ADHD
'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.
Live: BoP townships isolated due to flooding, slips, river reaches second warning level
A tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.
Cargo ship captain convicted for dangerous action during Gabrielle
Captain placed the vessel 'in unnecessary danger or risk'.
'I just screamed': Mum's horror after boy falls while climbing tree
She is grateful to rescue helicopter crew who flew him to hospital in critical condition.
Live: Highway reopens after slip, schools closed due to 'localised flooding'
State Highway 34 is closed this morning as heavy rain lashes the region.
Premium debate: NZ's illegal street racing problem not just about boy racers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Bus driver shortage: New recruits flown in from overseas
The drivers will help get Tauranga's buses back to regular schedules.
Turning 'paradise' into a 'parking lot': Emotions high as $220.2m stadium debated
'Can't let things get in the way of progress... This represents a really good opportunity'
Jo Raphael: We need to get back on track with childhood immunisations
OPINION: Imagine a baby having to deal with whooping cough. It’s absolutely unthinkable.
'Poor care': Man who broke neck died after complaints of pain
Elderly hospital patient called out for help for 20 minutes before a nurse attended him.
$5k raised for Ōpōtiki animal rescue after 'frenzied' dog breaks in and kills three cats
The council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.
Strong winds bring down power pole, narrowly misses motorcyclist
Police were called around 10.20am.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on tax changes
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Live: Weather and road information for BoP and Coromandel
Rain is forecast to fall every day until Saturday in Tauranga and Rotorua.
New details of $220.2m Tauranga stadium proposal revealed - is it 'bang for buck'?
An advocate says it will be a city asset but a critic says the money could be used better.
'Real risk': Low infant jab rate adds to whooping cough outbreak fears
'We need to enable whānau to make informed decisions'.
Guildford's maiden win as Baypark season ends
Harry Fredrickson Gold Cup goes to Auckland's Brad Simpson.
Live: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsens
Northland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.
'Trailblazer': Netball 'matriarch' Taini Jamison to be farewelled in Rotorua
'She had a strong desire to give back to the game and she did that for her entire life.'
Joy, fear and long hours: Why the people in this job are some of the hardest workers
Opinion: Midwifery is a hard job - I couldn't do it.